Wheel Repair Question
10-05-2018, 01:57 PM
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Wheel Repair Question
I just picked up a set of factory Sport wheels for my Cayenne...2 of the wheels have some deep grind marks on a couple of the spokes & curb rash where due to scrapping a curb. They were very inexpensive so even with the damage, I'm happy with the purchase.
My question...I want to have the wheels refinished to look like new...to do that, some material will need to be welded onto the spokes so they can be shaped like all of the other spokes. I've checked with 2 local wheel repair places and all they will do is grind/sand to get the areas smooth & repaint...that's not sufficient as I want the wheels to look brand new.
Any recommendation on shops would repair the wheels to "like new" shape & condition?
Thanks much, Rick
My question...I want to have the wheels refinished to look like new...to do that, some material will need to be welded onto the spokes so they can be shaped like all of the other spokes. I've checked with 2 local wheel repair places and all they will do is grind/sand to get the areas smooth & repaint...that's not sufficient as I want the wheels to look brand new.
Any recommendation on shops would repair the wheels to "like new" shape & condition?
Thanks much, Rick
10-05-2018, 03:53 PM
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I’ve seen bondo used to fill in gouges and scrapes. Easy enough for a DIY, as long as they aren’t bent, and then take them for painting.
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10-05-2018, 04:25 PM
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I just picked up a set of factory Sport wheels for my Cayenne...2 of the wheels have some deep grind marks on a couple of the spokes & curb rash where due to scrapping a curb. They were very inexpensive so even with the damage, I'm happy with the purchase.
My question...I want to have the wheels refinished to look like new...to do that, some material will need to be welded onto the spokes so they can be shaped like all of the other spokes. I've checked with 2 local wheel repair places and all they will do is grind/sand to get the areas smooth & repaint...that's not sufficient as I want the wheels to look brand new.
Any recommendation on shops would repair the wheels to "like new" shape & condition?
Thanks much, Rick
My question...I want to have the wheels refinished to look like new...to do that, some material will need to be welded onto the spokes so they can be shaped like all of the other spokes. I've checked with 2 local wheel repair places and all they will do is grind/sand to get the areas smooth & repaint...that's not sufficient as I want the wheels to look brand new.
Any recommendation on shops would repair the wheels to "like new" shape & condition?
Thanks much, Rick
10-05-2018, 04:41 PM
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Ditto on checking with your dealer. Mine has someone they call in to do them when the used-car department needs them done. I had all 4 of my curb-magnets done at the dealer - $150/each, which included dismounting and mounting the wheels. They looked like brand new.